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DN51 RZW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,332 mi
Last recorded69,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 RZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 69,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 69,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 69,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,236 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 60,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,263 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,966 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking on worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,598 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,266 miles

Corrosion off side outer sill.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,836 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,824 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 35,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 19,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DN51 RZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN51 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN51 RZW registered?

DN51 RZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DN51 RZW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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